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Kharkanay Destination Guide
Delve into Kharkanay in Afghanistan
Kharkanay in the region of Nangarhār is located in Afghanistan - some 98 mi or ( 157 km ) East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Kharkanay is now 06:25 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bati, Towdah Chinah, Mehtar Lam, Khost, and Kabul. While being here, you might want to check out Bati . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kharkanay ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Goshta District
Goshta District is located in the northeast of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan and borders Pakistan. The district's population is 100% Pashtun and was estimated at 160,000 in 2002, of whom 30,000 were children under 12. The district centre is the village of Goshta, on the Kunar River.
Located at 34.36 70.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Ghazi Amanullah Khan International Cricket Stadium
The Ghazi Amanullah Khan International Cricket Stadium is the first international standard cricket stadium in Afghanistan. It is located in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Township, about 15 kilometres outside the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province. Construction on the stadium began in March 2010 when the foundation stone was laid by Minister of Finance and president of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, Omar Zakhilwal.
Located at 34.28 70.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Achin District
Achin is a district in the south of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, bordering on Pakistan. Its population is 100% Pashtun. Achin is home to the Shinwari tribe, one of the largest Pashtun tribes. It was a stronghold of the Mujaheddin during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
Located at 34.09 70.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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